You can obtain the 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Sustainability Management and Policy as a stand-alone credential. The courses offer a balanced view of the various dimensions of sustainability, discussing technological, environmental, economic, societal, and political aspects of sustainable energy solutions. You can prepare to lead sustainability projects in both corporate settings and within government entities by studying such topics as:
- the evaluation of energy policy challenges and crafting policy alternatives to meet not just economic goals but also environmental and social goals from a global perspective
- energy resource availability, including current energy markets and forecast scenarios, and the technology processes used for conversion
- the identification and characterization of leading stakeholders, including energy producers, professional associations, and interest groups for various energy sectors
- the technical and economic understanding of sustainability technologies and systems, and the assessment of their impacts using social, environmental, and economic metrics
- the creation of business opportunities for innovations that strategically target true sustainability needs and help to reinvent an organization within the marketplace